Spicy Tomato & Fennel Passata With Steamed Mussels

Name: Spicy Tomato & Fennel Passata With Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Cloves Organic Garlic; 3 Organic Yellow Onions; 2 Heads of Fennel; 12 Pound Organic Beef Steak Tomatoes Sliced; 2 Fresh Bay Leaves; 1/4 Bunch Fresh Thyme; 1 tablespoon Toasted Coriander Seed; 1 tablespoon Toasted Black Peppercorns; 1 tablespoon Fennel Seed; 6 Stalks Crushed Lemon Grass; TT Sel Gris (coarse gray sea salt)

Servings: persons

12 Cloves Organic Garlic
3 Organic Yellow Onions
2 Heads of Fennel
12 Pound Organic Beef Steak Tomatoes Sliced
2 Fresh Bay Leaves
1/4 Bunch Fresh Thyme
1 tablespoon Toasted Coriander Seed
1 tablespoon Toasted Black Peppercorns
1 tablespoon Fennel Seed
6 Stalks Crushed Lemon Grass
TT Sel Gris (coarse gray sea salt)

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1. Shave garlic, onions & fresh fennel, sweat in olive oil with bay leaves, thyme, coriander seed, black pepper, fennel seed & lemon grass until tender.
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2. Add tomatoes & sel gris
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3. Bring to a simmer, stir constantly so it doesn't stick to pan
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4. Reduce by 1/3
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5. Remove lemon grass stalks & pass tomato mixture through a food mill
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6. Check seasoning
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7. Start mussels out in hot pan with a little olive oil
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8. Add chili flake (to desired spiciness ) & toss
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9. Add passata & cover, allow to steam & toss again
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10. Spoon into bowl & serve with garlic bread & fresh shaved fennel & parsley salad

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 Cloves Organic Garlic, 3 Organic Yellow Onions, 2 Heads of Fennel, 12 Pound Organic Beef Steak Tomatoes Sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato & Fennel Passata With Steamed Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!